First of all, let me say that this is a totally subjective list. The selections were made by a group of friends and foodies after a few glasses of wine, which explains the weird categories and a good many omissions. I would enjoy your feed back—pun intended.
Good Food Picks
Fav Ice Cream (Other Than Ted Drewes): Ices Plain & Fancy
Fav Chain Restaurant to Take a Friend or Date: Maggiano
Fav Mom and Pop Restaurant on Grand: Bahn Mi So
Fav Lunch Within Shadow of the Arch: Death in the Afternoon
Fav Burger Joint in Clayton: 5 Star Burger
Fav Ethnic Lunch Buffet: House of India
Fav Reason to Hop on the Loop Trolley: Seoul Taco
Fav Reason to Go Off Your Diet: Piccione Pastry
Fav Side Dishes: Old Standard
Fav Place to Go for Special Celebration: The Crossing
Fav Place to Go When You Can’t Decide Where to Go: Olio
Fav Shopping Center Lunch: Cardwells at Frontenac
Fav Taste of Old St. Louis: Blueberry Hill
Fav Pub Atmosphere in CWE: Dressell’s
Fav Outdoor Dining Corners in CWE: Gamlin Whiskey House, Gringo
Fav Sunday Morning Brunch: Jazz Bistro, Three Monkeys
Fav Old Neighborhood Drop In: Picadilly at Manhattan
Fav Cherokee Street Mexican: La Vallesana
Fav Reason to Make a Long Trip into the City: Lucky Buddha
Fav New Taste Treat: Lona’s Lil Eats
Fav Pizza in St. Louis, Cincinnati, DC, and Miami Beach: Pi Pizzeria
Fav Kirkwood Food Sites: Global Foods, Farmers Market
Fav Food Prep and Delivery: Revel Kitchen (formerly Athlete Eats)